Translation of German word "rennen" to English
rennen
/ʁɛnən/
Meaning
VerbTo move swiftly. To move forward quickly upon two feet by alternately making a short jump off either foot.
How to use
The mixed verb rennen ('to run / race / rush') has irregular past forms: rennt, rannte, ist gerannt. Because it expresses fast movement and change of location, it always requires sein as its perfect auxiliary (Ich bin gerannt — I ran).
🇬🇧 English
to run
Example
Das Rennen war von der anderen Seite des Raumes deutlich sichtbar.
The race was clearly visible from across the room.
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Common phrases
- wegrennen— to run away / flee (separable, uses 'sein')
- um die Wette rennen— to race / run competitively
- ins Haus rennen— to rush / run into the house (accusative direction)
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin gelaufen
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #294 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "rennen"?▼
The German word "rennen" is defined as: "To move swiftly. To move forward quickly upon two feet by alternately making a short jump off either foot."
What does the German word "rennen" mean?▼
The German word "rennen" means "to run" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Rennen war von der anderen Seite des Raumes deutlich sichtbar." (which translates as "The race was clearly visible from across the room.").
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